International contemporary art platform17.05.1845–20.04.1912
Pedro Lira
Pedro Francisco Lira Rencoret (1845–1912) was a Chilean artist, art historian, and writer born and deceased in Santiago. He founded the Chilean Artists' Union and worked in realism, known for portraits and works such as "La fundación de Santiago".
Biography
Pedro Francisco Lira Rencoret was born on May 17, 1845, in Santiago, Chile. He was an artist, art historian, and writer who founded the Chilean Artists' Union. Pedro specialized in portraiture and adhered to the realism movement. Among his notable works are the paintings "La fundación de Santiago" and "Diccionario biográfico de pintores". Lira spent his entire life in Santiago, where he passed away on April 20, 1912. He made a significant contribution to the development of Chilean art and culture.
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ИИ-стилизация на основе открытого изображения: Pedro Lira Rencoret; Wikimedia Commons; Public domain.
